Undergraduate Program

At Isenberg, our bright students build bright futures. Earn your degree on our flagship campus in the vibrant town of Amherst. The Isenberg experience prepares our graduates to arrive in the job market with the skills and experience necessary to excel in their professions.

Majors

The Isenberg academic experience prepares our graduates to arrive in the job market with the skills and experience necessary to excel in their professions. There are seven majors within the Isenberg School of Management.

Student Services

Start Your Career Here

The Chase Career Center provides guidance so you can be the best job candidate you can be. Our expert advisors will help you build your resume, write cover letters, polish your interview skills, and find the perfect internships and jobs that fit your career goals.

Build Communication Skills

The Business Communication Center offers feedback on writing and speaking assignments for any class on campus, or for materials related to the job search, graduate school applications and scholarships. The Center is staffed by full-time faculty from Isenberg’s Business Communication Program and supports students in their efforts to become effective professional communicators.

International Study

Studying abroad is one of the most valuable experiences you can have at Isenberg. Students who study abroad consistently describe the experience as life-shaping, and it is something that employers and graduate schools love to see on resumes. You can study for a semester or a year as part of a formal exchange program, or you can take courses that include trips to other countries as part of the class experience. Each Isenberg short-term program combines class time with a study abroad experience led by our faculty. Scroll through Isenberg’s offerings or click here for all UMass Amherst approved international opportunities.

Business In Italy (Winter)

In the face of globalization, what does “Made in Italy?” actually mean today? The tension between innovation and tradition has never been greater. Students will visit small and large vineyards, a family run leather company, and a parmesan cheese factory to understand how globalization is uniquely affecting the country and the quality of its products.

Europe: Culture and Tourism Management in Europe (May)

During this experiential learning program, students will earn 6-9 upper-level credits during 3 weeks in Europe exploring cultural and historical sights, seeing first-hand how tourism management is used to improve the social and economic impacts of regions and countries. This experience, with a mix of group activities and free time, is relevant and open to all Isenberg students.

South Africa: International Internship Service Leadership (May)

Join the ICF international internship to South Africa, including two weeks in Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Pretoria and Soweto. Gain skills in leadership, consulting, fundraising and teaching. Meet local South African communities and make a positive contribution through volunteering and teaching business, leadership and computer skills.

HTM Cesar Ritz Swiss Study/Work Abroad Program

The HTM Cesar Ritz Swiss Study/Work abroad program is an incredible experience that provides Umass-Amherst Hospitality and Tourism Management Department students the unique opportunity to study at the world famous Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland, Lucerne, Switzerland.

Ireland: Business Development and Conflict Resolution (Summer)

(not running in 2019) How has conflict impacted the economies of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland? Famine, revolution and civil war have divided the country, affecting business development and culture. Students will cap a 3-credit course with a trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland to understand the business, historical, political and cultural environments.

Business in China

(not running in 2019) Through readings, class discussions, and a research paper, students will learn about Chinese culture and history, the emerging power of the Chinese economy in the world marketplace, and how current experts approach doing business in China with its unique culture and history. The itinerary will include several major cities such as: Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, visiting businesses to learn firsthand how they operate and how to interact with managers. There will also be visits to famous cultural attractions such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and West Lake.